tread
verb (used without object)
to set down the foot or feet in walking; step; walk.
treads
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pluralof tread.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof tread (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
treadverb (used without object)to set down the foot or feet in walking; step; walk.
Example Sentences
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Beyond a couple of scuff marks and some debris jammed into the treads, our sojourn had left the shoes looking much as they had when I’d first taken them off the shelf.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
Though a lighter film, 1999 winner “Shakespeare in Love” treads the same boards, imagining a young, struggling Will and the woman who spurs him to greatness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026
Instead of tech stocks rising broadly, you might see chip-maker stocks start to heat up, or perhaps gold stocks may outperform while the broader commodities sector treads water.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 4, 2026
As Guardiola treads water at Manchester City we are waiting to find out where the sport goes next.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2025
A farmer walks in and doesn’t even realize it until his muddy boot treads on a bouquet of jasmine made of pearls and he says, “Oh.”
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
